Abstract

This study aim to observe the relation and the influence
of demographic characteristics and socialization factors
that might have the impact on the time to proficiency of
new academic staff in UUM, Sintok and UiTM, Arau. One
hundred and thirty two questionnaires were distributed, out
of which ninety questionnaires were completed and returned.
The descriptive statistic were used to analyzed demographic
background of the respondent. Statistical analysis used
were the Pearson-r correlation, one way ANOVA and regression. The result of the studies revealed that,
generally, the time taken to proficiency of new academic
staff at UUM and UiTM were influenced by the socialization
tactic factor and the role clarity. When compared, it was found that the time to profiency of the academic staff
at UUM were influenced by the role clarity while the
academic staff at UiTM were not influenced by any of the
factors. It was further observed that all of the
independent variables has a significant relation to the
dependent variable, either to the academic staff at UUM
and as well as the academic staff at UiTM. Based on the
findings of this study, it is suggested that the relevant
authorities need to give due attention to the process of
proficiency and the factors that influenced the process
among the new academic staff. The faster the process were
completed, the more likely the cost can be saved by the
organizations.